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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1917

Page

4

British minister supports league of nations as peace aim

In the House of Commons Lord Cedric, minister of blockade, backs a postwar league of nations and warns Britain must not abandon alliances. He says no government member supports economic war after the war, while Britain should not forego essential raw materials for ally supply.

Great Britain United States League of Nations London Hlouse of Commons Robert Cet Germany Britain W. Grove

Trial Nears End in Fort Sam Houston Riot Case

Fifteen soldiers of the Two Fourth Infantry at Fort Sam Houston face a court martial over alleged participation in a Houston race riot. Friday saw two defendants testify in their own defense as the defense rested. witnesses for the defense claimed no involvement while several soldiers admitted partial facts.

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Kelly Field to Receive 500 Officers Jan 4

Kelly Field prepares to relieve a shortage by receiving 500 officers from the second training camp and Camp Staley. Commandant Colonel W C Chitty requests four lieutenant colonels seventy majors and sixty captains for the field as it expands into one of the country’s largest concentration points and flying centers. Major Thomas L Crystal of Washington D C tours camps in the Southwest and visits Kelly Field, signaling likely improvements.

Kelly Field Kelly Feld Caimp Staley Signal Corps W. C. Chitty Siventy Minders Thomas L. Crystal Washington, D.C Kelly Melt

Four injured as two cars overturn in late afternoon crash

Six persons were injured Thursday afternoon when two jitney cars operated by Tuon Caree and A D Jiarrigan overturned to avoid a high speed vehicle. Four men were slightly hurt. M W Geantilon sustained a forearm fracture. Other motorists and passengers received non life threatening injuries. police arrested a driver for careless operation.

Tuan Clintan Avenue A.D. Jiarrigan Augusta Street Ape van Ness Aheel Jack J. Netty Pierce Avenues Burley Hackberry Street Pritest Roberts Palmetto Avenue Tau Caree M. W. Geantilon Rolert B. Greeh Memorial Hospital Martines T. M. Cole Tan T. Faden Fasteen St. Mary's Streets Ane

Food supply warned by minister on wheat deficit

Victor Boret minister of Provisions told the Senate that a deficit of 36,006,000 hundredweight of wheat exists for the next nine months with civilians holding only 607,000 hundredweight. Oats are better but animal feed must be reduced. Sugar ration will drop next month and candy makers and coke workers face shortages. France still has bread relief less than allied nations. Italy relies on wheat imports. Government considers potato measures. production must intensify. Lentz uniforms ad closes.

Senate Todates Victor Boret France Italy Sam M.ford

Bone Dead in Beaumont Texas at 44

Charles R. Bone longtime Beaumont Chamber of Commerce secretary and former postmaster died suddenly at his home in Beaumont Texas at age 44. He was a prominent Republican figure in the state. He is survived by a widow and one child.

Bnagmont Tex Real Bone Beaumont Chamber of Commerce

Fire prevention study launched in Texas cotton mills

Texas officials announce a cooperative fire survey to gauge the annual fire rate in cotton mills. State Fire Marshal Wallace Ingligh and the Bureau of Chemistry will jointly investigate, seeking to verify theories about causes and prevention.

Auslin Tex Cotton Sing Wallace Ingligh Pelaral

Miller to Hang Fort Worth as Jury Delivers Death Verdict

James Miller known as Jo Jo, a German born international criminal, is sentenced to death after a two day trial in Fort Worth Texas. He killed James Aster Sr and stole $600, with the jury returning the hanging verdict. The case marks a stark debut of the new criminal court record system.

Fort Worth Tex New Criminal Court Wes James Miller James Aster Sr

Vague family quarrel noted in cryptic dialogue

A mother leaves for errands, returning to a tense scene about Johnny and a perceived insult. The adult voice questions an alleged inside joke while another character dismisses the matter, leaving the pair in unresolved confusion.

Tomans Taft Jolinny Grover Tommy Johnny

Army dispatch from Teague Island camp notes abduction

A garbled wartime dispatch reports Frank Montague with United States Marines at Teague Island camp is abducted. The message claims the abduction occurred, with vague details and phrases about a damaged communication and shipwatching activities.

An Lagtanapalls

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